Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

Pull Me Out

You laugh
As you see me stumble
Down the slippery embankment
Into the murky waters
Of a troubled mind.
 
You chuckle
As you see me thrash about
And you wonder if it’s just a show
An attention gimmick
Or whether I’ll actually drown.
 
In turn, you pity me
Wallowing in my nightmares and insecurities
Thanking God that you’re safe
On dry ground.
 
I look up at your face
As I gulp down my last breath
And sink to the waiting depths
With my hand thrust up
Wondering...
If you will stop your laughter...your pitying
Long enough...
To pull me out!

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Laura Breidenthal March 15, 2015 at 12:37 AM This one cuts to the core. I can feel the pain really sharp in this one! With these feelings, you've written quite an amazing composition. Michael is right down there; you do write with such deep, intense emotions, and it is clearly seen in your work. I am a fan of your poetry. Write on! Always, Laura